Pannier Market

Opening Times

The Market is open daily Tuesday to Saturday between the hours of 9am to 4:30pm.

Situated at the very heart of the historic town of Tavistock is the ancient Pannier Market. The Market was granted its Royal Charter in 1105 and has survived without a break for over 900 years.

Today, this wonderful indoor market attracts customers from far and wide, all revelling in the quality and variety of products on offer.

Tavistock Pannier Market has a great selection of 5 day traders who are always present in the market, these being mostly found around the perimeter of the market. In addition, many of the remaining stalls change throughout the week to reflect the different daily themes. Read More...

Markets

We have different market themes for different days of the week, so pick your day wisely. On Saturdays we have various markets throughout each month, including the Farmers' Market and Tavi Arts Market on Bedford Square.

Bedford Square

In the warmer summer months the Pannier Market overflows into Bedford Square and there are usually several different stalls and traders throughout the week selling a variety of different products including jewellery, plants and garden supplies, food, clothing, gifts and even custom made home decor.

Every 1st Saturday of the month from April this year Bedford Square plays host to Tavi Arts Market,where you can find high quality, handmade wares from local artists. Visitors to the market will find unique products not found on the high street and have a chance to meet the artists and makers themselves. Find out more at www.taviartsmarket.com

Every 2nd, 4th & any 5th Saturdays of the month the square hosts the popular Farmers' Market, voted one of the best in the South West, with stalls selling fresh local produce. Find out more at www.tavistockfarmersmarket.com

Bedford Square is available for hire, for more information and general enquiries Contact Us,

About us

Tavistock - Gateway to Cornwall and West Devon Mining World Heritage Site. Straddling the fast flowing river Tavy, below the western edge of Dartmoor, Tavistock stands in the heart of an area of tremendous natural beauty. It is a classic West Country Market Town, with a population of approximately 12,280 (as of 2011). The old streets radiate from Bedford Square and contain shops for every taste and need. Within easy walking distance of the car parks and bus station you can find an eclectic mix of small independent shops, including delicatessens famous throughout the South West. Venture behind the Town Hall to discover the award winning and historic Pannier Market. The Town's Market used to be held in Bank Square, now a car park, but was replaced in 1860 by a stone-built covered Pannier Market. The Market bustles with activity on most days of the week.